consultants

John McDougall, MD

Dr. John McDougall focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease through improved lifestyle. Drawing from his first ten years as a practicing physician and medical science, he developed the McDougall Program which provides the tools for individuals to take charge of their health through diet. He readily shares that a key to the success of the McDougall Program is his wife Mary, who has translated scientific principles into delicious, practical, real-world recipes and meal tips that support health and healthy families. Dr. McDougall’s inspiring style and proven results make him one of the most effective leaders in today's health conscious society.

Physician and Researcher

As a board-certified internist, cared for thousands of patients in nearly three decades of medical practice, and run a highly successful live-in program for over 20 years; founder and medical director of Dr. McDougall’s Health and Program in Santa Rosa, California (since 2002); director, The McDougall Program, St. Helena Health Center, Deer Park, California (1987- 2002); researcher on the effects of diet therapy on breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, reduction in cardiac risk factors, and gastrointestinal diseases.

Radio and Television Personality

Former host of national television program, McDougall, M.D., and radio call-in program in California; previously provided television health segment on Lifestyle Magazine; hosted a call-in radio show in Honolulu, Hawaii (1983 to 1988); and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio information programs throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia.